A little later get up got us on our excursion at 9:30. Our guide was a young man who grew up on the island and was very informative and entertaining. We toured most of the island which is the only island in the world shared by two countries. The road border crossings are marked, but there is no stopping. The Netherlands and France share the island and each side has unique governments, languages, customs and currencies; but residents flow back and forth for employment, shopping and entertainment. The terrain is mountainous with roads cutting through the valleys and coastline. We made several stops for views of the Atlantic and Caribbean beaches, the cities of Philipsburg and Marigot. Near the end of the tour, we got off the bus to shop in Philipsburg and walk back to the ship for a late lunch and nap. We played a game of Lost Cities and read while the sun set across the bow of the ship, soaking in the warm Caribbean evening trade winds. After a glorious sunset, it was ‘white night dress up’ dinner and we ate in the dining room again.
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